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Patent GB-2346492-A (GB)
Title: Feedback transmission power control in an efficient mobile phone or base station transmitter
Inventor: OBARA TOSHIO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2000-01-05
Abstract: To improve transmitter efficiency, the bias voltage for the main transmitter power amplifier 13 is altered to reduce its current consumption when low power transmission is required. The lower gain of the power amplifier 13 may be compensated by increasing gain in the variable gain circuit 12 via the action of the gain variation compensation unit 26. Alternatively, gain compensation may be achieved by adjusting the gain of an additional variable gain circuit (30, figure 5) in series with the variable gain circuit 12. As a further alternative, gain compensation may be achieved by adjusting the amplitude of the signal before it is applied to the modulator 11 (figure 6).
Patent GB-2346904-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for releasing a cleansing/deodorant substance into a toilet bowl
Inventor: HERMOUET YANNIC
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: A dispenser for releasing a cleansing/deodorant substance into a toilet bowl, comprising an elongate resilient member (1) provided with means for retaining a substance and at least partially releasing the substance when the toilet is flushed, wherein said member is of sufficient resilience and length so that it is longitudinally self-supportable under the rim of a toilet bowl (3).
Patent GB-2351372-A (GB)
Title: Data processing of invoices
Inventor: NEARY JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-02-28
Abstract: A processing system for real time processing of invoices in a multi-user, distributed billing environment such as a hotel having sub-networks 2,3 for billing activities such as bars, restaurants and a reception desk is described. The system uses a hospitality server 10 connected to the sub-networks 2,3 for receiving invoice data processed at a user interface 25 keypad by accessing a relational billing values database 26. The invoice data is received at a port of the server 10 and is mapped in real time to a buffer memory 12,13. The system uses a dedicated invoice record handler 14 for subsequent processing, an invoice database 15, and a reporting module 19 using parameter values from a reporting database 20, ensuring optimum performance and availability of invoice information using minimum system resources.
Patent GB-2351666-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave having a water level sensor
Inventor: CLAYTON PATRICK BRIAN
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: An autoclave has a chamber 1 closed by a hinged door 3. Two water sensor electrodes 61 and 62 project though the door 3 at the same height towards its lower end so that they are exposed to water in the chamber 1. It is easier to make effective seals with the flat surface of the door 3 than with the curved surface of the chamber 1 itself, where conventional water level sensors are located.
Patent GB-2361764-A (GB)
Title: Linear optical transducer
Inventor: DUNMOW NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G01D5/34
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: A linear optical transducer comprises a graduated filter (1) mounted on top of a spindle (5). When the spindle is subjected to any pressure, the graduated filter will pass between a light source (3) and a photoresistive cell (2). As the light intensity changes, the photoresistive cell will register a change of resistance. This will register as an increase or decrease in ohms on an analogue or digital meter. A spring (4) is fitted inside a stainless steel tube around the spindle (5) and supplies a positive pressure to the movement of the transducer. The spindle may be placed in contact with a surface to monitor displacement of the surface. The transducer may be made of stainless steel and plastic to withstand exposure to the elements, and have a high temperature cable fitted.
Patent GB-2356489-A (GB)
Title: Control terminal assembly of power semiconductor module where terminals are contained in connector housing
Inventor: SOYANO SHIN
IPC: H01L23/16
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: An integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) intelligent power module (1) has a power device, driving circuit and protective circuit for the power device, and a control terminal assembly (3) for control signals connected to the driving circuit and other control circuits in the power module. The control terminal assembly (3) is constructed as a receptacle-type connector with the terminals contained in the connector housing (3b). The openings (3a) are slit-shaped and can be inserted from above and from one side face by pin- or tab-shaped terminals. This construction prevents deformation of the terminals due to external force during transportation and mis-engagement with connector (5) of power board (4), and also prevents electrostatic breakdown of an element in the power module during handling as a result of directly touching the terminals. The module may comprise additional terminal blocks (2a to 2f).
Patent GB-2355839-A (GB)
Title: Colour liquid crystal display and method
Inventor: ISHIGAMI MASAHIRO
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: A host CPU 1 provides write data corresponding to a colour picture to be displayed to a display controller 2. The display controller 2 includes a mode setter 2a, a first and a second register 2b and 2c and a control unit 2d. The colour picture to be displayed can be reproduced on an LCD 3 by providing read-out data from the display controller 2, in which the write data has been written, to the LCD 3. Display controller 2 has two modes of operation, normal write mode, in which each pixel data in the graphic RAM corresponds to each pixel on the display, and monochromatic write mode, in which write pixel data to the graphic RAM correspond to a plurality of display pixels.
Patent GB-2355207-A (GB)
Title: A cricket training device
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE GRAHAM
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A cricket training device for bowlers comprising an elongate locating member 10 adapted to be placed on the ground on one side or other of a set of cricket stumps thus to extend laterally away from the stumps. A slidable target board 13 is mounted on the locating member, and graduated markings determine a set position for the target board whereby a bowler may select a target position relative to the stumps and thus practice bowling, for example, a leg break or off break. The target board 13 is some 20cm in height thus to focus the bowler's attention towards a position close to the ground.
Patent GB-2352375-A (GB)
Title: High speed signaling for interfacing VLSI CMOS circuits
Inventor: EJAZ UL HAQ
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: A system of the present invention uses small swing differential source synchronous voltage and timing reference (SSVTR and /SSVTR) signals to compare single-ended signals of the same slew rate generated at the same time from the same integrated circuit for high frequency signaling. The SSVTR and /SSVTR signals toggle every time the valid signals are driven by the transmitting integrated circuit. Each signal receiver includes two comparators, one for comparing the signal against SSVTR and the other for comparing the signal against /SSVTR. A present signal binary value determines which comparator is coupled to the receiver output, optionally by using XOR logic with SSVTR and /SSVTR. The coupled comparator in the receiver detects whether change in signal binary value occurred or not until SSVTR and /SSVTR have changed their binary value. The same comparator is coupled if the signal transitions. The comparator is de-coupled if no transition occurs. The system may use a first set of oscillating references on a first bus for detecting transitions in control information and a second set of oscillating references for detecting transitions in data information.
Patent GB-2355347-A (GB)
Title: Bayonet-mounted lighting device for a vehicle
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO HIRONORI
IPC: F21W107/10
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A bulb socket (4) includes a cylindrical socket body (401) having L-shaped bayonet grooves (410) formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof. A tubular socket-mounting portion (21), in which the bulb socket (4) can be mounted, is formed on a reflector (2), and bayonet projections (22) for engagement in the respective fitting grooves (410) are formed on and project radially inwardly from the socket-mounting portion (21). When the bulb socket (4) is attached to the reflector (2), the bayonet projections (22) are fitted in the bayonet grooves (410), respectively, and therefore the bayonet projections (22) are not exposed, and the development of dark portions around the bulb socket (4) is suppressed, so that the appearance of the lighting device is improved. Alternatively the bulb socket may have bayonet projections and the mounting portion may have bayonet grooves (figure 8, not shown).
Patent GB-2369551-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with shoehorn
Inventor: WELLS RAYMOND
IPC: A47G25/82
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: An article of footwear 1 comprises a shoehorn element 8 in a heel region 14 of the footwear. The shoehorn is preferably rigid and may be constructed from plastic, wood, or metal. The shoehorn may be secured to a heel 16 of the footwear by rivets 13 or may be formed as an integral part of the footwear. Typically, the shoehorn comprises a tongue portion (2, Fig. 5) with a pair of lateral wings (15, Fig. 5) extending therefrom.
Patent GB-2364825-A (GB)
Title: A capacitor using a tantalum nitride dielectric
Inventor: LEE KEE JEUNG
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A method for fabricating a capacitor for semiconductor devices of 256M grade or higher, using a Ta<SB>3</SB>N<SB>5</SB> dielectric layer, includes the steps of forming a lower electrode on a semiconductor substrate, depositing an amorphous TaON film over the lower electrode, annealing the TaON film in an NH<SB>3</SB> atmosphere, thereby forming a Ta<SB>3</SB>N<SB>5</SB> dielectric film, and forming an upper electrode on the Ta<SB>3</SB>N<SB>5</SB> dielectric film. The electrodes may comprise a metal selected from TiN, TaN, W, WN, WSi, Ru, RuO<SB>2</SB>, Ir or Pt, or a layer of polysilicon, optionally having a surface characterised by a hemispherical grain structure, and may be etched with HF. The Ta<SB>3</SB>N<SB>5</SB> film may be treated by a plasma or thermal process under an O<SB>2</SB> or N<SB>2</SB>O atmosphere, or annealed under O<SB>3</SB> with UV radiation, and provides a dielectric constant greater than a conventional dielectric.
Patent GB-2358062-A (GB)
Title: Contents measuring apparatus and method and stock control system
Inventor: MITCHINSON JAMES COLLIER
IPC: G01F17/00
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: A hand-held device for measuring the contents of containers and for use as part of a stock control system includes a barcode reader and a friction roller (16) and associated rotary encoder for measuring the distance from the top or bottom of a container to the surface of contents stored within the container. The measured distance is correlated with barcode information to calculate the contents of the container. The device may include on-board data storage and data-processing to perform volume calculations, or barcode information and distance measurements may be transmitted to a host data-processing system. The device is particularly suited for stock control purposes in licensed premises.
Patent GB-2365439-A (GB)
Title: Grinding optical fibre connectors using a grinding liquid containing an alcohol
Inventor: TAKASHI IIJIMA
IPC: B24B1/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A method of grinding an optical fiber connector such that the end faces of optical fibers 4 to be held by the optical fiber connector 2 extend externally from the end face 2e of said optical fiber connector, comprising a step of grinding the end faces of the optical fibers while applying a grinding liquid containing a grinding material and alcohol onto a grinding sheet. The grinding material may be alumina and the alcohol may be a polyalcohol such as monoethylene glycol. The method allows improved connections between fibres held in abutting connectors.
Patent GB-2377497-A (GB)
Title: Inductive position detector
Inventor: HUDMAN FREDERICK MARK
IPC: G01D5/14
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: An inductive position detector (10) which includes a scale (20) having a longitudinal axis containing a train of magnetic balls (22), and a transducer (30) moveable relative to the scale (20). The transducer (30) includes means to induce a magnetic field in the scale (20). Magnetic markers (23) are provided at axially spaced locations along the scale (20). As the transducer (30) is moved along the scale (20), the pattern of magnetic markers (23) detected enables the position of the transducer to be determined.
Patent GB-2370664-A (GB)
Title: Memory with address pipeline stage
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: G11C8/18
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A memory core with an access time that does not include a delay associated with decoding address information. Address decode logic is removed from the memory core and the address decode operation is performed in an addressing pipeline stage that occurs during a clock cycle prior to a clock cycle associated with a memory access operation for the decoded address. After decoding the address in a first pipeline stage, the external decode logic drives word lines connected to the memory core in a subsequent pipeline stage. Since the core is being driven by word lines, the appropriate memory locations are accessed without decoding the address information within the core. Thus, the delay associated with decoding the address information is removed from the access time of the memory core. The memory may be used in a processor system including a parallel procesor device. The memory may include a plurality of register files.
Patent GB-2381181-A (GB)
Title: Insect Trap
Inventor: HOLMES THOMAS MICHAEL
IPC: A01M1/14
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: An insect trap comprising illumination means 12 for attracting insects and immobilisation means 24 for immobilising attracted insects, the distance between the illumination means and the immobilisation means being constant over the area of the immobilisation means. The immobilisation means is preferably a flexible adhesive covering on a support 16, which may curve around the illumination means to form a half cylinder. Preferably there is a reflector 20 between the illumination means and a securing surface to reflect the light away from the securing surface.
Patent GB-2382318-A (GB)
Title: A Box End Wrench with Manipulation Member
Inventor: CHEN CHING
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A box end wrench comprises a lengthwise channel 14 in the head 11, a recess 18 between the opening (15, figure 2) in the head and the channel and a lengthwise receptacle (19, figure 2) under the channel in communication with the recess. Biassing means 60 are placed in the receptacle, and follower means 20 in the recess. A number of projections 22 are defined on a front surface of the follower means, further projections 23 are in contact with the biassing means, and a trigger cooperating portion 24 is positioned between rear and front surfaces. A trigger member (30, figure 2) is also placed in the channel, and a rear manipulation member 32 is accessible from the channel such that a portion on the underside of the member 33 is arranged to co-operate with the trigger co-operating portion. A hollow cylindrical notched member 40 is also included with a plurality of longitudinal projections (41, figure 2) on the outer surface of the member, matingly engaged with the projections on the front surface of the follower means. The hollow notched member includes a plurality of longitudinal protuberances 44 on the inner surfaces.
Patent GB-2374180-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device having sensing power driver
Inventor: CHA JAE YONG
IPC: G11C11/419
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device having a sense amplifier control circuit is disclosed. At least two sensing power drivers among the plurality of sensing power drivers for driving sensing power in a selected sense amplifier array block are commonly connected to common sensing power lines by a plurality of switching units controlled according to sensing power supply control signals generated by using block select address signals, thereby improving a driving capacity of the sensing power drivers and a sensing speed.
Patent GB-2385386-A (GB)
Title: Pump assembly
Inventor: FELTON GEORGE NICHOLAS
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A pump assembly 18, for use in an accumulator fuel system , includes a single plunger 30 which is reciprocable in a bore 32 under the influence of a drive arrangement 40, 42, 46 to cause fuel pressurisation within a pumping chamber 36. The pump assembly has an inlet metering valve arrangement 50 which controls the rate of flow of fuel into the pumping chamber 36. An outlet valve 64 controls the delivery of pressurised fuel from the pumping chamber directly to an accumulator volume such as a common rail, through a high pressure fuel line 70, 20. An inlet check valve 56 may be arranged between the inlet metering valve and the pumping chamber. The drive arrangement may include a tappet assembly.
Patent GB-2387214-A (GB)
Title: A drive transmission having a nutating gear
Inventor: DOBSON SIMON BLAIR
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: The drive transmission comprises a nutating rotary drive input member 24 which is inclined to its axis of rotation A and which receives drive from a motor 10. A first gear 28 is rotatably mounted on the drive input member 24 and meshes with a rotatable second gear, and in a preferred embodiment with a non-rotatable third gear 54. Rotation of the drive input member 24 causes the first gear to nutate in a rocking manner whereby the second gear 42 provides a rotary drive output for the transmission. The output member is preferably a drum 36 for driving a cable 48. The drive transmission is preferably used for opening and closing a window in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2379020-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of permanent magnetic elements for a magnetic resonance apparatus
Inventor: WESTPHAL MICHAEL
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A main field magnet arrangement for a one-sided magnet resonance device produces a homogeneous magnetic field B in a working volume (4), wherein the working volume (4) and the main field magnet (1) are disposed on different sides of a plane E and the main field magnet (1) has a geometric shape which permits disposal of a radio frequency (RF) receiver coil system and optionally a gradient coil system on the same side of the plane E as the main field magnet (1), wherein field-generating elements of permanent-magnetic material are provided which are magnetized in the same sense in the direction of the magnetic field B in the working volume (4) and which form a radially outer part (2) and a radially inner part (3) relative to an axis A extending through the center of the working volume (4), wherein the surface, facing the working volume (4), of the radially inner part (3) is axially further spaced apart from the center of the working volume (4) than the surface of the radially outer part (2) facing the working volume (4), with a depression (5) being formed in the radially inner part (3) in the axial direction. At least the radially inner part (3) of the field-generating elements is made from permanent-magnetic material, the axes of the prismatic rods forming a line grid with a grid constant a, and the surfaces of the prismatic rods, facing the working volume (4), of the radially inner part (3) of the field-generating elements having different axial separations from the center of the working volume (4) which, in particular, deviate from a rotationally-symmetrical distribution about the axis A extending through the center of the working volume (4), with the line grid extending in both main directions over at least four grid constants. Such an arrangement is particularly suited for use in a magnetic resonance tomography system for examining e.g. skin.
Patent GB-2390553-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: COUZINS BRIAN
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A board game intended to simulate the movement of individuals within a crowd comprises a playing grid 1, tiles representing free spaces and obstacles 3 which may be randomly placed on the playing grid and four sets of playing pieces (fig 2), coloured to correspond with holding areas 2 at the edges of the playing area. A receptacle suitable for mixing the playing pieces and tiles is also provided. Tiles are removed from the receptacle and placed on the grid: the tiles representing free spaces are then removed from the grid leaving vacant squares. Playing pieces are moved on the vacant squares until they reach and subsequently move off different edges into one of the four holding areas 2 corresponding to the directional instructions represented on each playing piece (fig 2).
Patent GB-2394103-A (GB)
Title: Smoke detector with smoke extraction means
Inventor: THORNE STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A smoke detector 2 comprising means for detecting the presence of smoke, means for generating an audio and/or visual signal in response to the detection of smoke, and extraction means 12 for extracting the smoke. The smoke is preferably extracted from a first 8 to a second 10 region where the detector housing 4 is mounted on a surface 6 between the two regions. The system may include means for generating a further signal at a remote location (20). The system preferably also includes a further one or more smoke detection means (18) mounted at remote locations and each capable of raising an alarm both locally and remotely.
Patent GB-2379884-A (GB)
Title: Medical roller electrode and handle for treatment of neuro-muscular disorders
Inventor: CIAFF ROBERTO
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A conductor tool for use with electric pulse generating apparatus for use with the diagnosis and therapy of neuro-muscular disorders. The tool comprises an electrode roller 14 14' of a conductive material that is rotatably mounded on a first end of an electrically conductive frame 12 which is in electrical connection with the roller 14 14'. The second end of the frame, away from the roller, is connected to an insulating handle 13 and features a connection means that allows an electrical pulsed signal to be applied to the handle and roller. Preferably the rotational axis of the roller 14 14' is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle 13. Preferably the roller 14 is replaceable with a roller of a different size 14' by use of electrically conductive roller bearings 15a 15a' and 15b 15b'.
Patent GB-2385541-A (GB)
Title: Automatic roulette wheel
Inventor: CAMMEGH RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: An automatic roulette wheel in which at the end of a turn the wheel 1 is accelerated and the ball 6 is ejected from the pocket under centrifugal force and moves to the top of the ball track 4 and the direction of rotation of the wheel reversed. The ball is held against the edge of the ball track by centrifugal force and after a predetermined time the ball spirals down the slope into a pocket on the wheel. The centrifugal force may be applied to the ball either by rotation of the ball track 4, or by use of air jets.
Patent GB-2398987-A (GB)
Title: A cat litter tray with a mechanically operated lid
Inventor: MILLER DAVID
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A cat litter tray comprises a shell 2 with a mechanically operated lid 1. The lid, which is pivotally attached to the shell by a bracket 8, is raised by the action of downward pressure on a step 3 which is connected to the lid by a series of rods. Cat litter is placed in a removable tray which fits into the shell. In use, the weight of the cat on the litter fray maintains pressure on the rods and thus prevents closure of the lid. Foldable and extendable side panels 7 are connected to the device to prevent the spillage of litter material by the performing animal. As the cat leaves the tray the pressure is relieved on the rods allowing the lid to close. A hydraulic dampener 4 is fitted to slow the speed of the closing lid.